Youth Support Worker

Job Title: Young Adult Support Worker - Residential Specialist School

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Location: Meldreth, Hertfordshire
Salary: £12.87 - £14.03 per hour (linked to competency and qualifications) PLUS £1500 Welcome bonus *
Annual Salary: £26,769.60 - £29,182.40 per year for a 40 hour week

Hours: 40 hours per week (part-time hours available, minimum 24hrs per week)
Training: Full training provided and once passed probation we will support and fund studying the Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care

We are currently seeking both qualified and unqualified Young Adult Support Workers to join an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities based in Meldreth, Hertfordshire.

The role:

Providing exceptional high levels of care during all daily activities such as washing, dressing, socialising, learning, washing/personal care.
Assisting with therapy sessions such as hydrotherapy and rebound therapy.
Communicating effectively and building strong relationships that will empower the children and young adults are free to grow and develop
Ensuring that the environment is safe, supportive and enjoyable
Helping develop their learning and social skills wherever possible
Experience /Qualifications:

If you do not already hold a qualification, willingness to work towards achieving Level 3 Diploma HSC (funded by our client).
A robust, positive and creative approach in meeting the needs of children and young adults.
Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
High level of resilience and patience
The ability to follow personal care routines
The ability to work within a rota pattern that typically requires working every other weekend. xwzovoh
Benefits:

Full training and continued support
Opportunity to study the Level 3 diploma in Residential Child Care which will be funded by us!
* Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service
DBS is paid for by us
Part time hours available if required
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Life assurance and pension
health cash back plan
Car lease scheme
Bike to work scheme
Perk box
Free parking
You will have a chance to work with a supportive team whose common goal is to empower and support wherever is required.